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GA |
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Located on a 26,650-acre lake, Richard B. Russell State Park offers some of the state’s finest fishing and boating. The park’s campground and fully equipped cottages are located on or near the water’s edge for a relaxing getaway. Most park facilities are designed for wheelchair accessibility, including the swimming beach. A nature trail follows the shoreline to one of the oldest steel pin bridges in the area, loops through the adjoining woods and returns to the beach. This park is known for its well-kept disc golf course, where Frisbee-style discs are thrown into metal baskets. This sport is easy to learn and can be enjoyed by all ages. For traditional golfers, the park’s 18-hole Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course offers a pro shop and annual passes. Several Indian sites were excavated near the park in 1980 before the lake was filled, indicating that Paleo-Indians lived in the area more than 10,000 years ago. This area is now called Rucker’s Bottom and lies deep within the waters of Lake Richard B. Russell. |
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From Elberton: Take Hwy 77 north to Ruckersville Road (approx. 2 miles). Turn Right onto Ruckersville Road. (Church will be on your left), proceed 8 miles to park entrance on right. |
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2,508 Acres 20 Cottages ($145-$185, higher during Masters Week) - #1 and #2 are dog friendly ($45 fee, max 2) 28 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($27-$30) – cable TV hookups 3 Picnic Shelters ($40) Group Shelter (seats 175, $225) Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course (18-Holes) ($44-$49 with cart) 26,650-acre Lake with Swimming Beach (seasonal) |
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RICHARD B. RUSSELL STATE PARK |
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530188 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=GA&parkId=530188&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275. For Park inquiries please contact the park at 706-213-2045 or 706-213-2044(Alternate). For Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course, please call 706-283-6544 or 877-405-4653 (Alternate ). A Parkpass is required for all vehicles. Price for parkpasses are not included with the reservation. ParkPass fees are as follow: 1-12 passenger vehicles $5 per day or $50 annual ParkPass; 13-30 passenger vehicles $30 per day or $75 annual ParkPass; 31 or more passenger vehicles $70 per day or $250 annual ParkPass; Georgia active duty military/veterans $3.75 per day or $37.50 annual ParkPass. Overnight guests pay only one fee for the duration of their stay. The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day and is not valid at state historic sites. |
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Bobby Brown State Outdoor Recreation Area Highland Walk Golf Course at Victoria Bryant Elberton Granite Museum Georgia's Classic South Georgia Guidestones Hart State Outdoor Recreation Area Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake Victoria Bryant State Park Watson Mill Bridge State Park |
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Fishing and Boating -- ramps, boat rental Waterskiing Rowing Canoe and Pedal Boat Rental (seasonal) Golf Disc Golf (fee) Beach Volleyball Lake Swimming (seasonal) GeoCaching Hiking and Bicycling – 6 miles of trails, Muddy Spokes Club |